Michigan Association of Speech Communication Fall 2005 Conference
September 30th and October 1st at Lansing’s Clarion Hotel & Conference Center
Conference Schedule
Friday, September 30, 2005
| 8:30am-1:30pm | MIFA Forensics Council | Rm.# 100 Spartan |
| 2:00pm-5:00pm | Debate Judge Certification Workshop | Rm.# 100 Spartan |
| 6:00pm-7:00pm | Exploring College Forensics Theatre and Performance studies programs meet with college and university coaches to learn more about scholarships and performance opportunities. |
Rm.#230 Michigan |
| 7:00pm-8:00pm | Michigan Speech Coaches Incorporated | Rm.# 152 Red Cedar |
| 7:00pm-8:00pm | Michigan Intercollegiate Speech League | Rm.#252 Lansing |
| 8:00pm-10:30pm | Welcoming Reception and Registration Welcoming open mic performances from all high school, college, students, coaches, instructors and professionals. |
Rm.# 230 Michigan |
Saturday, October 1, 2005
| 9:15am-10:00am | Munchies and Medical Benefits Please join us for a small repast and special guest speaker who will address the current House Bills concerning health insurance, pension and other benefits for Michigan educators. Steve cook from the Michigan Education Association will speak to us about current legislative issues concerning these benefits. |
Rm.# 230 Michigan |
| 10:15am-11:15am | First Breakout Sessions: Diversity Issues Chair: Tushar Oza. oza@oakland.edu |
Rm.# 100 Spartan |
| 10:15am-11:15am | First Breakout Sessions: Fundraising Ideas Chair: Carole Bennett cabennet@oaklandcc.edu and Andy Rapp. |
Rm.# 152 Red Cedar |
| 10:15am-11:15am | First Breakout Sessions: Study Abroad Chair: Sandra Alspach. Sandra_Alspach@ferris.edu |
Rm.# 252 Lansing |
| 11:30am-12:30pm | Second Breakout Sessions: Oppurtunities: "No Child Left Behind" online classes and Post Certification | Rm.# 252 Lansing |
| 11:30am-12:30pm | Second Breakout Sessions: Issues in Performance Studies Chair: Gary Balfantz. gbalfantz@lssu.edu |
Rm.# 152 Red Cedar |
| 11:30am-12:30pm | Second Breakout Sessions: Assessment Chair: George Denger. gdenger@lssu.edu |
Rm.# 100 Spartan |
| 12:45pm-1:45pm | Third Breakout Sessions: G.I.F.T.S. (Great Ideas For Teaching
Speech) Chair: Tushar Oza. oza@oakland.edu |
Rm.# 230 Michigan |
| 12:45pm-1:45pm | Third Breakout Sessions: Distance Learning Chair: Ed Hink. Edward.Hink@cmich.edu |
Rm.# 152 Red Cedar |
| 12:45pm-1:45pm | Third Breakout Sessions: Service Learning Chair: Judyth Gonzalez. jlgonzal@delta.edu |
Rm.# 252 Lansing |